In this episode of Shelf Concerns, Dr Claire Allen is joined by two students, Jade and Ruby, who are about to start the second year of studying for their English degree at the University of Northampton. In this episode Jade and Ruby reflect on their first year of study. The podcast explores how you should prepare in the immediate run up to the start of your degree, what coping strategies can be useful when managing workloads and reading lists, and Jade and Ruby offer their top tips on how to thrive in first year. The key message is, ‘Don’t panic!’
